Cancer Research Assistant
Are you driven to do something meaningful with your career? Beyond just discovering a unique pathway in academia or working on a new drug in industry that has a low chance to ultimately help patients?
If you ever had a loved one impacted by cancer, you know that we are losing the war on cancer, partly because only few patients have driver mutations so that cancer treatment is still a hit or miss experiment. We are convinced that our platform can overcome these inherent limitations of genome-driven precision medicine, and that we will be able to help millions of cancer patients to get the most effective therapy, while eliminating unnecessary pain and excessive costs. All of us on the team have had loved ones touched by cancer, which is why all of us are all fully committed to make this work. This position is not for everybody. We’re a startup, charting new territory. We all work hard, long, and irregular hours, because we all depend on one another to transform our vision into reality. This won’t be a walk in the park, but if you hear a calling to make a real difference for cancer patients, and you believe to have the talent and skills to contribute, this position could be rewarding like no other.
Responsibilities
Your primary role includes processing of patient biopsy samples, creating 3D organoid cell cultures, designing and performing experimental protocols, and thoroughly documenting, analyzing, presenting experiments, and ensuring compliance according to our standard operating procedures.
Qualifications
You should have a BS or MS in molecular biology, biomedical engineering or a similar field, with several years of cell culture experience, fluorescent or confocal microscopy, ideally with additional experiences such as processing of primary patient tissue, organoid and 3D culture research. Most importantly, we are looking for a conscientious and reliable candidate with significant curiosity and openness, who adds to our high level of “talent density.” We want to be awed by your talent and skillset so that you can join our highly effective, self-organizing team that is fully committed to our mission and vision.
Of course, you need to live in the area as our lab is located in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Are you driven to do something meaningful with your career? Beyond just discovering a unique pathway in academia or working on a new drug in industry that has a low chance to ultimately help patients?
If you ever had a loved one impacted by cancer, you know that we are losing the war on cancer, partly because only few patients have driver mutations so that cancer treatment is still a hit or miss experiment. We are convinced that our platform can overcome these inherent limitations of genome-driven precision medicine, and that we will be able to help millions of cancer patients to get the most effective therapy, while eliminating unnecessary pain and excessive costs. All of us on the team have had loved ones touched by cancer, which is why all of us are all fully committed to make this work. This position is not for everybody. We’re a startup, charting new territory. We all work hard, long, and irregular hours, because we all depend on one another to transform our vision into reality. This won’t be a walk in the park, but if you hear a calling to make a real difference for cancer patients, and you believe to have the talent and skills to contribute, this position could be rewarding like no other.
Responsibilities
Your primary role includes processing of patient biopsy samples, creating 3D organoid cell cultures, designing and performing experimental protocols, and thoroughly documenting, analyzing, presenting experiments, and ensuring compliance according to our standard operating procedures.
Qualifications
You should have a BS or MS in molecular biology, biomedical engineering or a similar field, with several years of cell culture experience, fluorescent or confocal microscopy, ideally with additional experiences such as processing of primary patient tissue, organoid and 3D culture research. Most importantly, we are looking for a conscientious and reliable candidate with significant curiosity and openness, who adds to our high level of “talent density.” We want to be awed by your talent and skillset so that you can join our highly effective, self-organizing team that is fully committed to our mission and vision.
Of course, you need to live in the area as our lab is located in the heart of Silicon Valley.